About MRC Nagar, Chennai

Located about 10 km south of Chennai, MRC Nagar is a sought-after residential neighborhood in Raja Annamalai Puram aka R.A. Puram. The locality is dotted with educational institutions, residential properties, a wide range of commercial establishments, and some of the best hotels in Chennai. It also provides easy access to various prime neighborhoods in the city, including Alwarpet, Adyar, Royapettah, Kotturpuram, Besant Nagar, Nungambakkam, Mylapore, and Nandanam. Since the locality keeps you connected to many top tourist attractions and commercial hubs in Chennai, hotels in MRC Nagar are an ideal choice for all kinds of travelers.

Shopping and Dining in and around MRC Nagar

MRC Nagar is served by several big and small shopping destinations, including general stores and supermarkets. Chennai Citi Center (3.5 km) is a popular mall where you can shop for luxury brands, dine, and enjoy a fun-filled day. Many other top shopping malls in Chennai, such as Express Avenue Mall, Ramee Mall, Phoenix Marketcity, Spencer Plaza, Grand Mall, and Palladium Mall are all located within a radius of 10 km of the locality and can be easily accessed from hotels in MRC Nagar.

When it comes to dine-out places, the locality is a haven for foodies. Spectra-The Leela Palace, China XO- The Leela Palace, Hawkersan, Broken Bridge Café, and Fromage are some of the popular restaurants in MRC Nagar. Many top restaurants and pubs in R.A. Puram, Adyar, Alwarpet, and Mylapore, such as Cream Center, Food Nirvana, Grill Box, Prems Graama Bhojanam, Mezze, Alchemy Bar and Lounge, and The Velveteen Rabbit are a short distance away from MRC Nagar hotels.

Places to Visit in and around MRC Nagar

Rajah Annamalai Puram Ayyappan Koil built by the famous industrialist M.A.M Ramaswamy is one of the top places to visit in MRC Nagar. Tholkappia Poonga (also called Adyar Eco Park), Chettinad Palace, Quibble Island Cemetery and Corporation Park are other must-visit attractions in R.A. Puram. Santhome Cathedral (2 km), Kapaleeshwarar Temple (3 km), Adyar Banyan Tree (3.5 km), Vivekananda House (4 km), Marina Beach (4 km), Madhya Kailash Temple (4 km), Besant Nagar Beach (5 km), and Guindy National Park (5 km) are some of the major attractions around the locality.

There are many other monuments and sight-seeing places in Chennai that you can easily access from your MRC Nagar hotels. Marundeeswarar Temple (6 km), Ashtalakshmi Temple (6 km), Anna Centenary Library (6 km), Semmozhi Poonga (7 km), Valluvar Kottam (8 km), Fort. St. George (8 km), Government Museum (9 km), and Royapuram Fishing Harbour (13 km) are a few such attractions.

How to Reach MRC Nagar

Chennai International Airport is around 16 km away from MRC Nagar while Chennai Central (9 km) is the major railhead for outstation travelers. You can avail buses or taxis to reach your hotels in MRC Nagar from these transportation centers. The locality is served by two MRTS stations in R.A. Puram, namely Mandaveli and Greenways Road while the nearest metro stations are in Teynampet and Nandanam, both located about 5 km away. The area is also served by several buses operated by the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC). Travellers entering the area in their personal vehicles can reach MRC Nagar hotels using Thandavarayan Street, Greenways Road or Foreshore Estate Main Road.